FC Porto rule out Francesco Farioli exit in January | OneFootball

FC Porto does not allow the departure of Francesco Farioli in January, despite the rumors linking him to Chelsea. The coach is happy in Invicta and has already made this position clear to André Villas-Boas at the Dragão, and according to Record, there has been no contact with either the club or Farioli himself. The release clause is set at €15M, but in a situation like this, the coach’s will is decisive in triggering a departure; as a central figure in FC Porto’s sporting project, the board refuses to negotiate. Internal indications suggest that Chelsea’s priority should be Andoni Iraola, from Bournemouth, so the aim is to shield Francesco Farioli from market pressures – the Italian’s attitude last season, when he refused to leave Ajax mid-season despite several offers and FC Porto’s interest after terminating with Vítor Bruno, also reassures the club’s management.

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